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kcg5 Inner circle who wants four fried chickens and a coke 1868 Posts |
IM sure this has been covered many, many times before, but please indulge me. I have juggled on and off for some time now, but have decided to give it my "all". I have the cascade down pretty well, and I was wondering what is a good second 3 ball trick to learn? Tennis?
Regards, Kevin
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Kevin
"The complete juggler" by Dave Finnigan. You can buy it at ebay for around $5. A visit to a jugglers club is a crash course in juggling and it is for free.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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Rotten Special user 829 Posts |
I agree with Al. The complete juggler was in my bag for a few years when I was learning. It covers pretty much everything a learner needs.
A good, easy one to work on next is reverse cascade. It will help you get more control. 2 in each hand is another great one to improve your skills. I think my first trick was under the leg. Pretty easy but it won't help you get better really. Just looks flashy. |
One Man Elite user Frederick, MD 491 Posts |
All sound advice...my 2 cents. Work on solidifying your 3 ball cascade...juggling high and slow, low and fast, make the pattern as wide as you can. Have a solid cascade will help in learning other tricks as well.
The Complete Juggler is a must have. And you might even find it at your local library. Kevin |
kcg5 Inner circle who wants four fried chickens and a coke 1868 Posts |
Thanks for all the tips. Al, you where so much help in the begging. I'm just starting to get that "bug" again.
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!!!!!
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kcg5 Inner circle who wants four fried chickens and a coke 1868 Posts |
How does " the complete juggler" (finnigan) compare to "joy of juggling" (finnigan)?
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!!!!!
"History will be kind to me, as I intend to write it"- Sir Winston Churchill |
Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
One book Dave did in the 1980's, and the other book Dave did in the 1990's with two of his kids (Benjamin, & Dorothy). They both cover the same material.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
kcg5 Inner circle who wants four fried chickens and a coke 1868 Posts |
So no use in getting "complete juggler" until I have "mastered" the "joy of juggling"? I understand the "complete.." is 500 pages +
Thanks again
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!!!!!
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Comedy Writer Special user 594 Posts |
Yes. And look into getting some juggling DVD's - lots of inspiration
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Rotten Special user 829 Posts |
You don't have to "master" anything to get the complete juggler. It covers everything and will help you keep the bug. Inspiration is worth way more than the price of the book. It will keep you busy for a long time.
My copy now sits on my book shelf but is extremely worn. I occasionally still refer to it. So much info. It was my jugglers bible for so many years. The internet has a bounty of videos to learn from but when you are playing, I hate the word practice, it's easier to flip through a book, especially if your in a park or your yard. Will |
DanielCoyne Special user Western Massachussetts 544 Posts |
While I have Dave Finnigan's "The Complete Juggler," I usually recommend "Juggling for the Complete Klutz." It's a good book, with good illustrations and the three bean bags are decent props for a beginner. I actually bought two sets so I could work on 4 and 5 balls.
As a second trick after working on the cascade, I recommend throwing one over the top. (The first step towards juggler's tennis or a half-shower.) -Daniel |
kcg5 Inner circle who wants four fried chickens and a coke 1868 Posts |
Thanks daniel, I actually started with the "klutz" book, good book for beginners- it set me on my way. I am trying to master a ball over the top, and working on the 2 ball fountain... Throwing that second ball (if holding 3) is rough!!
Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!!!!!
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fingerflinger New user Seattle, WA 57 Posts |
One ball over the top, half shower, reverse cascade, and full shower, were some of my first 3 ball tricks, along with 2 balls in one hand in columns. This opens the door to all the variations that incorporate juggling 2 balls in one hand, and eventually juggling 4 balls.
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MagicJuggler Inner circle Anchorage, AK 1161 Posts |
I cannot second the Complete Juggler enough. That is enough to not only get you started but it will expose you to a variety of juggling props you may have not considered before. It was how I got started with devil sticks and diabolos.
Matthew Olsen
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DanielSimu New user 14 Posts |
Haha, I realise this is an old topic but the advice given here is so typical of magicians: Rather than just giving a couple of tricks, recommending a couple of books!
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thomhaha Regular user northfield IL 162 Posts |
I suggest working on reverse cascade AND alternating height / width. In combination, those are the basis for so many three-ball tricks.
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bbeishline New user 62 Posts |
I have to second (or third) the overthrow. Once you get the cascade down pretty good, the next step is learning to break out of it, which can be hard at first as your brain is so locked into that cascade pattern. Learning the overthrow will start you down that road. Start with just an occasional overthrow from your cascade pattern, and of course learn both hands. This will then lead into things like tennis and the reverse cascade. Arches is another interesting one that uses overthrows at different heights.
Also start working on snatches, as they are components of lots of other tricks. Once you get comfortable with breaking out of a cascade you can learn most 3 ball tricks with a little practice. For books I also really love The Encyclopedia of Ball Juggling and am surprised it hasn't been mentioned. Ben |
carlyle Regular user 166 Posts |
Though the topic is pretty old, I enjoyed reading through it and love three ball tricks. I agree, the over-the-tops throws are a good next step - they lead to lots of nice tricks (like tennis and the half-shower). And the reverse cascade is always something fun to practice (fun to try and make it wide and low, keeps your hands busy). Under-the-arm throws are useful too - something like the windmill is a pretty trick and nice to do (and kind of halfway to Mill's Mess).
Two-in-one hand is also an obvious step - lots of fun and very useful. And I agree - Charlie Dancey's "Encyclopaedia of Ball Juggling" is great, my favourite. The TWJC website is also fantastic - lots of tricks and well written. |
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